Bangka slow loris, feared extinct since the 1930s, rediscovered with over 90 found in Indonesia
A new study reports that the Bangka slow loris, long thought to be lost or critically endangered, has been documented again in Indonesia. Researchers recorded more than 90 individuals on Bangka Island between 2015 and 2025. The findings suggest the species has survived despite fears of extinction dating back to the 1930s. Wildlife rescue operations played a key role in confirming the animals' presence. These rescues have also supported rehabilitation work for the species.
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